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M.Sc. (Psychology)

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M.Sc. (Psychology)

Programme Overview

The M.Sc. in Psychology at School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at RV University is a dynamic two-year postgraduate program designed to develop both academic knowledge and practical skills through a hands-on, experiential approach. Built around the scientist-practitioner model, the program emphasises ethical practices and diverse applications in psychology, preparing students for professional careers in various fields.

Students can specialise in three areas: Counselling Psychology, Organisational Psychology, and Forensic Psychology. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates theory with real-world experience, including internships, practicum placements, and opportunities for international collaboration. This holistic learning approach ensures that students are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of human behaviour in diverse contexts.

Graduates of the M.Sc. Psychology program can pursue careers in research organisations, as counsellors in schools, organisations, and hospitals, or as human resource practitioners, forensic professionals, and consultant psychologists. Other career avenues include roles as behavioural analysts, learning and development professionals, and academicians. The program also offers strong placement and career support, helping students transition successfully into their professional lives.

With a focus on skill-based learning, ethical practice, and career readiness, the M.Sc. Psychology at RV University provides students with the tools and knowledge to excel in a variety of psychological fields, shaping them into well-rounded professionals ready to make an impact.

The M.Sc. programme in Psychology has 3 specialisations viz., Counselling Psychology, Organisational Psychology and Forensic Psychology, which start from the second year. The first year will be common to all the three specialisations.

M.Sc. Psychology

Semester I

  • History of Modern Psychology
  • Theories of Personality
  • Applied Social Psychology
  • Research Methodology
  • Advanced Cognitive Psychology

Semester II

  • Experimental Design and Statistics
  • Neuropsychology
  • Counselling Skills and Therapeutic Process
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Psychological Perspectives of Crime and Justice

Counselling Psychology

Semester III

  • Summer Internship
  • Research Proposal
  • Psychopathology
  • Theories and Therapeutic Approaches I
  • Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Psychological Assessment in Counselling
  • Practicum

Semester IV

  • Dissertation
  • Theories and Therapeutic Approaches II
  • Counselling in Multiple settings
  • Practicum

Organisational Psychology

Semester III

  • Summer Internship
  • Research Proposal
  • Organisational Leadership and Culture
  • HRM
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Assessment and Interventions in Workplace
  • Practicum

Semester IV

  • Dissertation
  • Organisational Change and Development
  • Occupational Health Psychology
  • Practicum

Forensic Psychology

Semester III

  • Summer Internship
  • Research Proposal
  • Criminal Psychology
  • Crime and Psychopathology
  • Fundamentals of Law and Forensics
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice System
  • Crime Scene Analysis (P)

Semester IV

  • Dissertation
  • Forensic Victimology
  • Juvenile Justice
  • Forensic Psychological investigative Techniques

Eligibility Criteria:

B.A./B.Sc. Psychology for Counselling and Organisational Psychology specialisation with minimum 50% marks

B.A./B.Sc. Psychology/Criminology/Forensic Science for Forensic Psychology specialisation, with minimum 50% marks

Why Study M.Sc. Psychology at RVU

  • Experiential and skill-based learning
  • Hands-on experience through internships and practicum
  • Holistic learning
  • International Collaboration
  • Placement and Career support

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Programme National Eligibility test / State Eligibility test if any Eligibility Selection Process
M.Sc
  • A./B.Sc. Psychology for Counselling and Organizational Psychology specialization with minimum 50% marks
  • A./B.Sc. Psychology / Criminology / Forensic Science for Forensic Psychology specialization, with minimum 50% marks

Career Avenues

  • Researchers in Research Organisations
  • Counsellors in school, organisational, and hospital settings
  • Human Resource practitioners
  • Consultant psychologists
  • Forensic professionals
  • Academicians
  • Behavioural Analysts
  • Learning and Development Professionals